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There are those who would debate many misconceptions about many things in this world. It boils down to how "open minded" you will be. Meat eaters and vegetarians, Religious and non, etc and so on.

Did we talk to him personally? I always tend to believe all of what I see and hear, not what I read. The tone of his printed word, is it misinterpreted? Do we know for sure why or when and how his feeling for bonsai came about? Was this an "oh by the way, this guy freaks out over bonsai?"

I dont know him, and my first instinct is to defend the irrationality of his comments. But, I dont know him, If he and I happened to come across each other for whatever reason, say we were on a plane, talked about stuff andwhy he made his comment to the affect he did in the NYT, I would hope that he and I could open it up a little for him. And perhaps with an adult like manner be able to share each others ideas in why we fealt the way we do. But the chance on that is slim, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt and say, to each his own.

His talent is within the realm of awesome photography of beautiful trees.

Paul

12-Nov-2002	#3
pdbbonsai Paul Berish Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: north shore of Lake Superior Country: Minnesota USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,197	There are those who would debate many misconceptions about many things in this world. It boils down to how "open minded" you will be. Meat eaters and vegetarians, Religious and non, etc and so on. Did we talk to him personally? I always tend to believe all of what I see and hear, not what I read. The tone of his printed word, is it misinterpreted? Do we know for sure why or when and how his feeling for bonsai came about? Was this an "oh by the way, this guy freaks out over bonsai?" I dont know him, and my first instinct is to defend the irrationality of his comments. But, I dont know him, If he and I happened to come across each other for whatever reason, say we were on a plane, talked about stuff andwhy he made his comment to the affect he did in the NYT, I would hope that he and I could open it up a little for him. And perhaps with an adult like manner be able to share each others ideas in why we fealt the way we do. But the chance on that is slim, so I will give him the benefit of the doubt and say, to each his own. His talent is within the realm of awesome photography of beautiful trees. Paul __________________ It is essential to experience all the times and moods of one good place. (Thomas Merton) BonsaiTalk is one good place. (me)